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Table 1 Modifications of MSLQ selected items

From: Measuring medical students’ reflection on their learning: modification and validation of the motivated strategies for learning questionnaire (MSLQ)

Original item

Modified item

When a theory, interpretation, or conclusion is presented in class or in the readings, I try to decide if there is good supporting evidence

When a theory, interpretation, or conclusion is presented in the course or in the materials, I try to decide if there is good supporting evidence

Whenever I read or hear an assertion or conclusion in this class, I think about possible alternatives

Whenever I read or hear an assertion or conclusion in this course, I think about possible alternatives

Even if I have trouble learning the material in this class I try to do the work on my own, without help from anyone

Even if I have trouble learning the material in this course I try to do the work on my own.

I ask the instructor to clarify concepts I don’t understand well

I ask the teacher to clarify concepts I don’t understand well

When I can’t understand the material in this course, I ask another student in this class for help

When I can’t understand the material in this course, I ask another student in this course for help

I try to identify students in this class whom I can ask for help if necessary

I try to identify students in this course whom I can ask for help if necessary

During class time I often miss important points because I’m thinking of other things

During course time I often miss important points because I’m thinking of other things

When I become confused about something I’m reading for this class, I go back and try to figure it out

When I become confused about something I’m reading for this course, I go back and try to figure it out

If course readings are difficult to understand, I change the way I read the material

If course materials are difficult to understand, I change the way I read them

I ask myself questions to make sure I understand the material I have been studying in this class

I ask myself questions to make sure I understand the material I have been studying in this course

I try to change the way I study in order to fit the course requirements and the instructor’s teaching style

I try to change the way I study in order to fit the course requirements

I often find that I have been reading for this class but don’t know what it was all about

I often find that I have been reading and practicing for this course but don’t know what it was all about

When I study for this class, I set goals for myself in order to direct my activities in each study period

When I study for this course, I set goals for myself in order to direct my activities in each study period

If I get confused taking notes in class, I make sure I sort it out afterwards

If I get confused taking notes or practicing in the course, I make sure I sort it out afterwards

I believe I will receive an excellent grade in this class

I believe I will receive an excellent grade in this course

I’m certain I can understand the most difficult material presented in the readings for the course

I’m certain I can understand the most difficult material presented in the written materials of the course

I’m confident I can understand the most complex material presented by the instructor in this course

I’m confident I can understand the most complex material presented by the tutor in this course

I expect to do well in this class

I expect to do well in this course

I’m certain I can master the skills being taught in this class

I’m certain I can master the skills being taught in this course

Considering the difficulty of this course, the teacher, and my skills, I think I will do well in this class

Considering the difficulty of this course, the teacher, and my skills, I think I will do well in this course

In a class like this, I prefer course material that really challenges me so I can learn new things.

In a subject like this, I prefer material that really challenges me so I can learn new things

In a class like this, I prefer course material that arouses my curiosity, even if it is difficult to learn.

In a subject like this, I prefer material that arouses my curiosity, even if it is difficult to learn

When I have the opportunity in this class, I choose course assignments that I can learn from even if they don’t guarantee a good grade.

In this subject, I am more interested in understanding the material than getting a good grade

  1. Sentences or words in italic were the modifications